We recently started a new series called "Getting AQuainted With…" as a way for our fans to get to know our Aquinas head coaches on a few professional topics and through some more light-hearted questions.
Name: Ashley Rowe
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Alma Mater / Year / Major: GVSU/2011/Lib Studies, CMU/2016/Masters in Sports Administration
What is your favorite thing about being a head coach at Aquinas? Building relationships with the athletes, and producing pieces of choreography with such a talented group of dancers to create impressive visual and athletic work
What is your top memory from your time at AQ? Since I've just completed my first year coaching at AQ, every memory is special. The greatest so far was when we hosted the first ever WHAC Championships for Dance. The AQ dance team won the event, and the dancers dominated the All-Conference auditions. Seeing everything come together, and the team peaking at the most important time was very rewarding.
Your favorite:
Musical artist/band? Aerosmith
Movie? Zoolander, A League of Their Own
TV Show? The Office, New Girl
Book? Summer Sisters
Meal? Philly cheesesteak, chili, or pot roast
Restaurant? Lindo Mexico
Sports team (non AQ)? Packers, Pistons, Minnesota and Cincinnati Dance Teams
What have you been watching during quarantine? The Last Dance, Diners Drive Ins and Dives
What is something about you that would surprise most people? I skipped 2nd Grade
What is your hidden talent? Tap dancing
If you could go on vacation anywhere and price was not a factor, where would you go? Greece
What would you be if you weren't a coach? I currently work in sports marketing - I would have to continue with dance in some way, though!
Go-to Karaoke song? Proud Mary (the Tina Turner version) - but you'll never catch me on the mic
What was your first job? Dance teacher at Rapid City Dance Factory (still doing it!)
Most famous person you've met? Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Bela Karolyi
If resources and time weren't factors, what would you like to cross off your bucket list? Renovate (and live in) an old farm house, and sail the East coast
Previous "Getting AQuainted With" entries:
June 1: Brian Morris
June 3: Doug Seites
June 5: Jordan Permoda
June 8: Brad Koch
June 10: Lewis Robinson
June 12: Michael Crane
June 15: Adam Antor
June 17: Charlie Tapp
June 19: Ryan Bertoia
June 22: Angelica Gero
June 24: Mike Masten
June 26: Ryan Campbell
June 29: Mike Wojciakowski
July 1: Luke Ruff
July 3: Amy Jacobson
July 6: Ted Craig
